Suits & Sayings: Legacy Matters

A question on legacy at a recent corporate gathering prompted an unscripted moment. Asked how he would like to be remembered, this leading north India-based industrialist spoke of his group’s contribution to nation-building. His spouse, however, had a slightly different take, drawing a distinction between the legacy one builds and the headlines one leaves behind. The clear allusion to the recent goings-on at another storied business house was not entirely lost on the audience. The remark drew a few awkward smiles, particularly from those with links to the conglomerate in question.

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